Team Practice and Development Manager

Team Practice and Development Manager – East Learning Disability Team
Location: Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda (Hybrid – 1 Office Day/Week)
Contract: 2nd June 2025 – 31st July 2025 (8 Weeks)
Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Pay: £38–£50.28/hour + agency support benefits

Are you an experienced social care leader ready to make a difference in Rhondda Cynon Taf? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Team Practice and Development Manager for an 8-week contract with the RCT East Learning Disability Team. Lead a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities, earn a competitive rate of £38–£50.28/hour, and enjoy hybrid working—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.
Why This Role?

• ImpactfulLeadership:Guideaskilledteamofsocialworkersandpractitioners,supportingadultswithlearningdisabilitiesacrossPontypriddtoAberdare/Hirwaun.
• HybridFlexibility:WorkremotelywithoneofficedayperweekatTyElai,Williamstown,balancingflexibilityandcollaboration.
• SupportiveTeam:Joinanexperiencedandwelcomingteam,includingPrincipalSocialWorkers,SocialWorkers,andCareandSupportPractitioners.
• WelshPride:ContributetoavitalroleinRCTwithanagencycommittedtolocalcommunitiesandsocialcareexcellence.

What You’ll Do:

• ProvideleadershipandcoordinationfortheRCTEastLearningDisabilityTeam,ensuringhigh-qualitysocialworkpractice.
• Linemanagesocialworkstaff,promotinginnovative,evidence-basedinterventionsanddeliveringprofessionalsupervisionandappraisals.
• Prioritisereferralsandcaseallocations,supportinggood-qualityassessmentsandriskanalysisusingbestpracticeguidance.
• Ensurecompliancewithstatutoryrequirements,legislation,andCwmTafMorgannwgSafeguardingBoardprocedures.
• Drivecontinuousprofessionaldevelopment,aligningwithRCTCouncilpoliciestoachieveserviceaimsandobjectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills:Strongleadershipandmanagementskills,withtheabilitytoprioritisecasesandensurehighstandardsofpractice.
• Qualities:Supportive,innovative,andcommittedtosafeguardingandprofessionaldevelopment,withafocusonqualityoutcomes.
• Experience:Provenexperienceinsocialworkmanagement,ideallywithinlearningdisabilityservices,withknowledgeofrelevantlegislationandsafeguarding.
• Requirements:Relevantsocialworkqualification(e.g.,CQSW,Diploma,orBAHonoursinSocialWork);registrationwithSocialCareWales;eligibilitytoworkintheUK.
• BonusPoints:Experienceinhybridteammanagement;Welshlanguageskills(orwillingnesstolearnbasicgreetings).

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:

• LocalExpertise:WeknowWalesinsideout,placingyouinrolesthatmatterwithRhonddaCynonTafCouncil.
• SeamlessSupport:Fromstarttofinish,we’vegotyoucoveredwithtop-notchagencycare.
• GreatRates:Earn£38–£50.28/hourwiththeflexibilityofan8-weekcontractandadditionalsupportbenefits.

Ready to Apply?
This 8-week contract starts 2nd June 2025, offering 37 hours/week (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) in a role that transforms lives in RCT. If you’re ready to lead the East Learning Disability Team, send your CV to us but act fast—applications close soon!